Question

A bee leaves its hive and flies 12 km due north. The bee then flies 6 km due east. How far is the bee from its hive after its flight? Leave your answer in simplest radical form.

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

6√5 km

Explanation:

The distance is found using the Pythagorean theorem.

d² = 12² + 6² = 144 +36 = 180

d = √180 = 6√5

The be is 6√5 km from its hive.